Government of Pará signs agreement to expand the use of electronic monitoring in combating gender violence
Cooperation agreement with TJPA and MPPA strengthens protective measures in cases of domestic and family violence against women
The Government of Pará, through the Secretariat of Penitentiary Administration (Seap) and the Secretariat of Public Security and Social Defense (Segup), signed on Wednesday (17), in Belém, a Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Court of Justice of Pará (TJPA) and the Public Ministry of the State of Pará (MPPA). The agreement provides for the use of electronic ankle bracelets to monitor aggressors and alert devices to protect victims in risk situations, reinforcing the effectiveness of the protective measures of the Maria da Penha Law.
With this initiative, the institutions commit to act in an integrated manner to ensure greater security for women in situations of domestic and family violence. The established flow involves judicial decision, notification, installation of devices, real-time monitoring, activation of the Military Police in case of risk, and disconnection protocols.
The Secretary of Penitentiary Administration, Marco Antônio Sirotheu Corrêa Rodrigues, emphasized that the measure symbolizes institutional unity in defense of women. “More than an administrative act, this term is a public declaration of commitment to the dignity and the right of every woman to live without fear,” he stated.
The Secretary of Public Security and Social Defense, Ualame Machado, highlighted that the agreement complements other actions of the State Government, such as the Pró-Mulher Pará program (Pink Vehicle), already present in about 20 municipalities, ensuring support from the report to the application of the protective measure.
He also mentioned other ongoing initiatives, such as monitoring via app, virtual reporting, security totems, and the implementation of the first “Pink Boat,” aimed at serving the riverside population. “It is a range of options that women have today to encourage them. Many times, women do not report due to fear or difficulty of access. But with these interactive measures, we can reduce these barriers and encourage reporting,” he said.
The president of TJPA, Judge Roberto Gonçalves de Moura, reinforced the importance of coordinated action among institutions. “Experience shows that the presence of these devices saves lives and reinforces women's trust in the protection system,” he stated.
The Attorney General of Justice, Alexandre Tourinho, warned of the challenges that still exist. “The fight against gender violence is a matter of human dignity and social justice. Femicide does not happen overnight. It starts with psychological violence, goes through physical violence, until the point where the aggressor feels he owns that woman,” he emphasized.
Prosecutor Renata Cardoso, from the Coordination of the Women's Protection Nucleus of the Public Ministry, also participated in the signing as a witness to the term.
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